ZIP 83350 (Rupert, ID) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 83350: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Minidoka County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 353 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Minidoka County compares with Idaho
Minidoka County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Minidoka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Minidoka County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.0 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 23.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Minidoka County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Minidoka County: October worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Minidoka County. They injured 208 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 16.0% in Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 83350 happened on 800 East Rd (2), SR-25 (2), I-84 (1) and Yale Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Idaho: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 83350 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Minidoka County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Idaho; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Minidoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 800 East Rd | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| Yale Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Minidoka County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 120 |
| Sh 24 | 39 |
| West | 36 |
| South | 21 |
| East | 19 |
| Sh 25 | 16 |
| US-30 | 10 |
| North | 10 |
ZIP 83350 at a glance
| Population | 12,671 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,806 |
| Median home value | $242,694 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Minidoka County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 27 | +166% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | -2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | +12% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 83350
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 83350?
353 truck crashes have been reported in Minidoka County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 208 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 83350?
October has the most truck crashes in Minidoka County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 83350?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Minidoka County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 83350 compare with Idaho for truck crashes?
Minidoka County records 131.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 37.4 across Idaho.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 83350?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.